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  1. G

    12 volt timer

    Hi, I've just bought a small 12 volt digital timer to use as part of a lighting set up for some hen cabins. This particular one is a 16 amp YNAP model YP109A, there are lots for sale on the internet but most appear to be model CN101A which appears to be identical but only 10 amps I think. The...
  2. D

    Angel eye switch wiring question

    Hello, thank you for your time. I am currently doing a mod on my washer, I am installing and air pump. I do not want it to run all the time so i am using a switch to choose when I want it to run. The switch doesn't turn the pump on, it just closes a live supply to a relay which is switched by...
  3. a-z electrics

    Curve (Denmans) RCDs

    Anyone had problems with these rcds? Control Gear Direct, 30mA, 63A 2 pole.. I recently bought two 10-way dual rcd boards from denmans.. first one had an rcd which didnt trip on test button, even with load removed. Second rcd didnt trip under 300mS, but button worked. Swapped them for the...
  4. V

    RCD Test Button

    I got called to a domestic property today as the RCD 80amp 30ma kept tripping and wouldn't hold under load nor would the test button work. I removed the busbar to remove all circuits from the RCD and the test button works ok again, so it appeared the RCD was ok. Tracked down the offending...
  5. G

    Strange fluke 1653b question

    Hi all, Firstly hello and thanks for making this site so helpful, I'm trying to make a career change to be a domestic electrician and this site as been brilliant, so thanks. Now for my question, I have recently purchased a fluke 1653b off eBay and I got it calibrated straight away for...
  6. BigSi

    Three Phase Emergency Stop Button

    Hi all. I’m after a bit of advice regarding emergency stopping. I’m carrying out some remedial work on a building where it was noted that an hydraulic band saw had no form of emergency stop. The machine is started by it’s own start button, but relies on a stop leaver to activate when the...
  7. L

    Schneider ZBE 101 is not working

    Hi guys, I would to say hello to everyone and hope I will be comfortable in this forum!! I am a mechanical engineer and I am in a certain way "forced" to learn also electrical stuffs. At the moment I am trying to understand why my RESET button (ZBE 101) on my machine does not work. I...
  8. L

    Schneider ZBE 101 is not working

    Hi guys, I would to say hello to everyone and hope I will be comfortable in this forum!! I am a mechanical engineer and I am in a certain way "forced" to learn also electrical stuffs. At the moment I am trying to understand why my RESET button (ZBE 101) on my machine does not work. I...
  9. R

    Veritas Alarm System Help (Remove Personal Alarm)

    I've recently moved into a new house with a Veritas R8 alarm system fitted. In one of the bedrooms, there's a wire coming out from one of the walls with a small (the size of a matchbox) white plastic box with a key sticking out of it and a big red button which I'm guessing is some sort of...
  10. telectrix

    weird fluke problem

    as title. i have a fluke 1503 ( cont./ins. tester). when using it, it fires up as normal with thew 4 ----, showing nulled leads and ready to measure. pressing the test button does nothing, but if i press the lock button, i get an accurate reading ( e.g. a 4.7K resistor reads 4.61K on the fluke)...
  11. a1guvner

    Pushed the wrong button, Most annoyed

    Hi Guys, Recently got taken down the wrong path on Schneiders product selection on their website, ordered an MCCB 100a TP, easy, or so i thought, fitted new switch and on testing the swith find that i am missing a phase, MCCB has a CT module on the bottom of it which is proved to have voltage...
  12. S

    Post a new thread button missing

    Hi I am trying to put a post in the DIY electrical advice forum section. I can see a blue button to post a new thread in other forum sections but not in the DIY electrical advice forum section. I did send a message to the site administrator a week ago, but no answer. Thanks for any help!
  13. B

    Button cells/batterys

    Seems they are not as harmless as they look.I realise they contain heavy metals like cadmium and mercury, but unless they leaked I surmised like many others they would if swallowed just pass through the system naturally.HOW WRONG I WAS!!! Seems the battery causes a chemical reaction which can...
  14. S

    MEM MCB 45a Push button fuse needed with horizontal pins - obsolete.

    Hi, I need a replacement push button MEM MCB 45A push button fuse. Can anyone help? Please let me know if you have one for sale or know where to source one. Here are a few pics to help identify it.
  15. H

    Wiring a 240v motor to a push button on/off switch?

    Hi, I've got a 1950's motor that i would like to wire to a push button on/off switch. Is the a push button switch on the market to do what i want in the diagram or a way of wiring one as i can not find any on ebay? The only ones i can find that is a close match is the 3 phase switches like...
  16. K

    Wireless Contactor for PV and Standby Generator

    Hi, anyone got any idea on pricing and a supplier for a wireless contactor. Basically I need to disconnect the pv on loss of grid prior to the generator kicking in. Unfortunately i'm unable to connect on the grid side of the generator set without digging up a trench. Thanks.
  17. Lou7

    Intruder alarm

    I know its the wrong forum but does anyone know about intruder alarms, i'm replacing my old knackered panel with a new version but different terminations.
  18. L

    Kitchen sockets keep tripping, push to test button keeps making it go to half way

    Hi, I would be very grateful if someone could shed some light on this: My kitchen sockets have been tripping often for quite a few months, usually noticed when we get home from work. I'm not sure what the culprit is so I just go down to my cellar and flick the switch back up. Last night it...
  19. O

    Info from JCC Technical re Dimmers for JCC7 & JCC6

    All I got the attached from JCC today and thought that it may be useful for members on here!
  20. A

    RCD test button not working

    Hi all, was testing some lighting circuits today(nice easy friday job), over a few different boards, ze, r1+r2, zs coming up normal. putting in the lamps, first one blew the bulb straight away, oh well i though stupid you for leaving the switch on(even though i'd done 4 flats previously with no...

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